Part-Time Case Worker II (Youth on Fire drop-in Center)

Our Open • Cambridge, MA

12h

About The Position

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg About Youth on Fire Established in 2000, Youth on Fire (YOF) is a daytime drop-in center dedicated to supporting unhoused and unaccompanied youth in Greater Boston. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this welcoming program provides a judgment-free environment where members can find safety, enjoy a homemade meal, access showers or a place to nap, receive referrals, and work on their personal goals. How You Will Be Making a Difference

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, or Psychology (varies by program)
• Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Department Children and Families and other local child and family advocate agencies.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to clients.
• Provide support to families to address a variety of issues which may include, family communication, parenting skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, self abusive behavior and past trauma.
• Coordinate appropriate resources and services for clients and families.
• Act as an advocate for the client.
• Administer written assessments, summary reports, documentation, treatment planning, and safety planning to appropriate parties in a timely, well written manner.
• Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner.
• Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
• Continuously communicate with client collaterals and providers of supportive services. This may include extensive telephone contact and scheduling and attending case conference meetings.
• Facilitate communication between various providers.
• Plan, assess and provide all treatment and clinical interventions in an active co-therapy partnership w/ collaterals.
• Work as part of interdisciplinary team to provide quality services.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Present client material, consult with supervisor and team members on challenging and difficult client issues.
• Participate in regular individual and group supervision.
• Attend clinical training and safety practice training.
• May be required to provide support to families on a rotating schedule utilizing an on-call system Monday through Friday between 5pm and 9am and anytime on Saturday and Sunday
• May be required to carry a mobile device
• Depending on the program, may be required to meet certain billing requirements on a weekly basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level